Table 1.
Nutrient analysis of leaves and stems of kale.
| Component | Amount (%) | Analytical Methods Used |
|---|---|---|
| Proximate Analysis | ||
| Ash | 10.87 | AOAC: 923.03 |
| Carbohydrates | 73.9 | By calculation |
| Protein (6.25) | 8.71 | AACC 46–30; AOAC 992.15 |
| Total Fat | 1.88 | AOAC: 996.06 |
| Fiber | ||
| Insoluble Dietary Fiber | 37.8 | AOAC: 991.43 |
| Soluble Dietary Fiber | 6.2 | |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 45.1 | |
| Fat | AOAC: 996.06 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.28 | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.21 | |
| Cis-cis Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.85 | |
| Trans fat | 0.46 | |
| Moisture | 4.65 | AOAC: 945.43, 934.01 |
| Calories per 100 g | ||
| Calories | 347.26 | By calculation |
| Calories, 2020 | 184.74 | |
| Calories from Fat | 17 | |
| Calories from Saturated Fat | 3 | |
| Calories (insoluble fiber subtracted) | 196 |